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This blog is a place to learn about electronic systems design, from PCB design to simulation and verification, to manufacturability and manufacturing execution.

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Advice on tackling rigid-flex PCB designs

March 26, 2024

Last year, on the Printed Circuit Podcast, I engaged in conversation with Anaya Vardya about the complexities of advanced printed…

By Stephen V. Chavez
2 MIN READ
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A principal designer’s journey in rigid flex PCB design

March 12, 2024

As technology continues to advance, the demand for smaller, lighter, and more efficient electronic devices is ever-increasing. This demand has…

By Stephen V. Chavez
3 MIN READ
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The importance of design for manufacturability in the PCB design process

February 7, 2024

When it comes to designing and producing electronics, success hinges not merely on the excellence of your design, but also…

By Stephen V. Chavez
4 MIN READ

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Visit Siemens EDA at electronica

November 8, 2022

Electronica is the world’s leading trade fair and conference for electronics, and we wouldn’t miss it! Siemens will be represented…

By Julie Weber
3 MIN READ
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Introduction to the new PCB design best practices series

November 2, 2022

Are you a PCB designer, an electrical engineer, or someone else involved with printed circuit engineering looking to optimize the…

By Stephen V. Chavez
2 MIN READ
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Variant management in the PCB design process

October 28, 2022

It’s typical for today’s electronic products to have different producible versions or variants. This is because a product may need…

By Jim Martens
2 MIN READ
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Siemens EDA achieves compliance with rail standards

October 13, 2022

Siemens EDA is committed to meeting qualification and compliance criteria as defined by rail industry standards. After getting a full…

By Julie Weber
2 MIN READ
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Board verification using simulation

October 12, 2022

Lack of signal integrity (SI) validation is one of the key reasons board designs fail in the field. That’s why…

By Jim Martens
2 MIN READ
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Supply chain disruptions: be prepared with real-time, integrated supply chain intelligence solutions

October 6, 2022

This supply chain intelligence blog was written by Chad Jackson, Chief Analyst & CEO at Lifecycle Insights, and comments have…

By Chad Jackson
8 MIN READ
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Protect your IP with a good offense and defense

October 5, 2022

When thinking about cyber security in the context of software products, you probably think about that software having a strong…

By Matt Walsh
3 MIN READ
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ISO 27001 and SOC 2 compliance: why should they matter to PCB designers?

September 29, 2022

How often do you think about cybersecurity when designing a printed circuit board? Probably not very often, but with security…

By Matt Walsh
3 MIN READ
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How to leverage design tools with integrated, real-time supply chain intelligence 

September 28, 2022

This blog was written by Chad Jackson, Chief Analyst & CEO at Lifecycle Insights, and comments have been provided throughout…

By Chad Jackson
7 MIN READ